Taking possession

I drove up to Shotley with the cheque, and took possession. Robinetta’s out of the water, I can’t go anywhere with her, so Mike gave me the key and all documentation without waiting for the cheque to clear. He also introduced me to the marina staff in the lock tower, and I picked up a form to change the berth holder. We have decided to keep Robinetta where she is next year. Julian’s been saying for years that if he had a boat he wanted to keep her on the Orwell, and Shotley is at the mouth of the Orwell. Mike’s paid the berth up to December, and does not want a refund, same with the insurance, so that’s two expenses put off for two months… I called the boat yard and asked them to get on with the work on the bows.